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Oatmeal in a white bowl with cinnamon sugar, sliced bananas and milk.
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Ways to Make Oatmeal Taste Good!

Some people think oatmeal is boring!  I don't - but that's because I use a variety of toppings or I stir in things to add flavor and texture!
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 83Kcal
Author: Susan Moncrieff

Ingredients

  • 3 ¼ cups water
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups oatmeal either old fashioned or quick cook

Instructions

  • Using a heavy saucepan, boil salted water.
  • Add dried oats
  • For
    Old-Fashioned Oats
    cook 5 minutes at medium heat (slight boil), stirring regularly.
  • For Quick (1 Minutes Oats), cook approx. 1 minute on medium heat (at a slight boil), stirring regularly.
  • Portion into bowls, add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

My favorite topping is a mixture of cinnamon and sugar and then some milk added.   If you would like a 1 page printable with the recipe and 20+ Oatmeal topping ideas, click on the link below:
20+ Ways to Make Oatmeal Taste Good!   You need a password.  It is:  PrettyPrints2

Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)

Serving: 1g | Calories: 83Kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg